Costs are rising, expectations are higher and disruption is the norm.

Based on a national Advisory Board survey of 102 healthcare supply chain leaders, this report reveals how leading health systems, including Mass General Brigham, Stanford Medicine and MultiCare Health System, are responding and what’s shaping procurement priorities now.

Read the report to learn:

• The top five procurement challenges healthcare supply chain leaders expect to face in 2026.
• How supply chain leaders at Mass General Brigham are navigating nonstop cost pressure, protecting quality and moving beyond price‑only supplier decisions.
• How Stanford Medicine is integrating environmental sustainability into its supply chain strategy without increasing costs.
• How 49% of supply chain leaders are using AI in procurement to drive efficiency and strengthen cost control.